Lead Auditor

Hanmi Bank

The Lead Auditor is responsible for helping the Internal Audit Department achieve its annual Audit Plan. For each audit engagement, the Lead Auditor is responsible for independently conducting audit engagement planning, assessing risks and controls, developing audit tests especially for complex new audit areas and documenting test results, carrying out audit field work and developing audit reports for presentation. The Lead Auditor should be able to identify control weaknesses and be able to communicate audit findings effectively to members of management in an objective manner.

The Lead Auditor should have strong project management skills and complete assigned audits within audit timelines and budgets. The Lead Auditor should be able to direct and oversee the work of other assigned auditors in addition to providing them with necessary guidance and constructive feedback to assist them with their professional growth. Strong communication skills are key in effectively and efficiently carrying out the assigned responsibilities, applying objectivity in the audit approach and keeping Audit Management apprised of the ongoing status, foreseeable delays / challenges in meeting the approved timeline and budget, and potential issues arising during audit fieldwork.

The Lead Auditor will help Internal Audit management with assigned administrative tasks and provide input in developing the annual audit plan as well as the strategic plan. The Lead Auditor should have a sound knowledge of all aspects of banking including lending, deposits and regulatory compliance. Experience in compliance, lending and operational auditing is preferred. The ideal candidate should be able to multi‑task, as it is often required to work on more than one audit at a time to achieve completion of the annual Audit Plan.

Ensures compliance with established Company policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following:
Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti‑Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

• Accountable for the development and coordination of the Company's internal auditing activities. Ability to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Effectively interacts will all levels within the organization and exhibits confidence, poise and diplomacy when interacting with management.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills when communicating with audit clients and management and strong writing and documentation skills.
• Independently conducts planning, performs and documents process walkthroughs, assesses risks, and develops and executes risk‑based audit to evaluate the control environment and achieve the defined audit objectives for assigned complex projects especially for areas where no previous audit has been performed.
• Trains and supervises less experienced auditors working under their directions on assigned projects and provides them with timely and constructive feedback to assist them with their professional growth.
• Drafts audit reports that adequately describe key risks, issues and contain recommendations that address root cause.
• Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley, GAAP, FASB, FFIEC, other key laws, rules and regulations as well as Company policies.
• Possesses knowledge of banking and lending operations, as well as various Compliance regulations.
• Ensures audits and related activities are completed with quality within the audit schedules and budgets, including performing issues follow‑up and validation.
• Ensures audit activities comply with Internal Audit Department standards and audit workpaper standards.
• Assists…